Before we talk about snacking, it's important to note that the Whole30 is very restrictive, and it isn't for everybody. Eliminating entire food groups is hard, and most experts recommend that you don't do it. For one thing, the Whole30 makes grains, legumes, and dairy off-limits, while both the USDA dietary guidelines and the American Heart Association dietary guidelines recommend all three of these as part of a healthy diet. You should always consult a doctor or registered dietitian before starting any new diet or eating plan. If you have a history of disordered eating, it might be better to avoid Whole30 altogether, as restrictive eating plans can be triggering.

If you're already in the midst of your 30 days, you know that things can get a little intense, and that having quick and compliant bites on hand can save you from a slip-up if and when you get a little hangry. Since all added sugars and most processed foods aren't allowed, Abbey Sharp, R.D., blogger at Abbey’s Kitchen, tells SELF it's almost always better to make your own snacks. But in those moments when you need something ASAP, and don't have the time to throw something together, there are a handful of store-bought options that make the cut and will help you in a pinch.

These 10 snacks are all completely free of added sugars, totally Whole30-compliant, and widely available online and at supermarkets nationwide. Brigitte Zeitlin, M.P.H., R.D., owner of BZ Nutrition, recommends stocking up on them so that you always have approved snacks to keep you from getting too hungry. She says skipping snacks could derail your goals, because the hungrier you get the more likely you are to overeat or reach for something that doesn't fit within the rules. But with these around, the 30 days will be over before you know it.

"These crunchy hemp seeds pack 8 grams of protein, 8 grams of omega-3 and 6 and 9 grams of fiber and are completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free," says Sharp. She likes to eat the sea salt flavor by itself but says that it also makes a great addition to things like salads and Whole30-approved homemade trail mixes.

Edwina Clark, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., head of nutrition and wellness at Yummly, likes this almond butter because it comes packaged in individual servings (perfect for snacking). Plus, unlike a lot of nut butters, it's free of added sugar and perfect for Whole30. She recommends pairing it with apple slices, but any kind of crunchy precut fruit you find at the store will work, too.

"Canned tuna is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and protein, both of which assist with satiety," says Clark. "Safe Catch has super strict mercury standards and is officially listed as a [Whole30-approved product](https://whole30.com/whole30-approved/. If Safe Catch is too pricey, canned salmon or canned wild skipjack/light tuna are both good good, low-mercury alternatives." She suggests serving it with chopped veggies (which you can often buy at the store) as an alternative to crackers. She especially likes to pair it with cucumber slices.

EPIC Bars are all made with ingredients like meat and spices, and aside from the few that are sweetened, most are Whole30-approved. Sharp especially loves this flavor because it contains a whopping 15 grams of protein and only 100 calories. She says it's also "gluten-free, dairy-free and loaded with key nutrients and vitamins that make it a great and easy postworkout or midday snack."

If you love a little crunch, dehydrated fruit chips like these will be your saving grace on Whole30. Zeitlin says that in addition to these apple chips, many of Bare's other snacks are also Whole30-approved. (Just be sure to double-check the ingredients list before you add them to your cart.)

Since they're made with just egg whites, almonds, cashews, dates, and natural blueberry flavor, these convenient and delicious bars are totally compliant. The Whole30 creators don't recommend eating too many of these throughout the program, since they're really sweet and can feel like dessert, but they're great in a pinch.

Clark says this trail mix is perfect for Whole30, since it's made with only nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. It's sweetened with pineapple juice, not sugar, and it's made with olive oil, which is compliant.

These savory meat and veggie bars are more exciting than jerky, thanks to add-ins like dates and cardamom. Clark says that most Wild Zora flavors are compliant, but that anyone on the program should avoid the Parmesan-beef bars.